Accession:
noun
- the act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.:
accession to the throne.- an increase by something added:
an accession of territory.verb (used with object)
- to make a record of (a book, painting, etc.) in the order of acquisition.
- to acquire (a book, painting, etc.), especially for a permanent collection. [Dictionary.com]
My idea of its meaning was vague, and a little precision is precious in today’s age of people deserving this ‘n that for no particularly good reason – except that it benefits those making the assertion, perhaps, if the assertion is accepted. Noted in, both title and text, “EU leaders approve Ukraine accession talks, bypassing Orbán,” Nicolas Camut, Barbara Moens, Jacopo Barigazzi and Aitor Hernández-Morales, Politico:
While accession [into NATO membership] talks are likely to continue on for many years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the news was “a victory of Ukraine … a victory that motivates, inspires and strengthens.” This was a historic moment for Ukraine, which has made its aspirations to join the EU known for many years.
